18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys in Cass County, Texas
When an 80,000-Pound Truck Changes Your Life Forever
Every year on Cass County’s highways, families’ lives are shattered in an instant by catastrophic 18-wheeler accidents. One moment you’re driving home from work on US-59, the next an 80,000-pound truck is jackknifing across three lanes, leaving you with life-altering injuries. At Attorney911, we’ve seen it happen too many times to Cass County families.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a trucking accident in Cass County, Texas, you need more than just a lawyer – you need a team of aggressive advocates who understand the trucking industry’s tactics and know how to fight back. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has over 25 years of experience holding trucking companies accountable, and our team includes a former insurance defense attorney who knows exactly how these companies try to minimize your claim.
Why Cass County Trucking Accidents Are Different
Cass County’s position along US-59 and proximity to major distribution centers creates unique trucking accident risks. The steady flow of commercial traffic between Houston, Texarkana, and Shreveport means our roads see more than their share of fatigued drivers, overloaded trucks, and companies cutting corners to meet tight delivery deadlines.
We know Cass County’s trucking corridors, from the distribution centers near Atlanta to the rural stretches of US-59 where tired drivers push their hours-of-service limits. This local knowledge, combined with our deep understanding of federal trucking regulations, gives us an advantage in building your case.
The Catastrophic Injuries We See
When an 18-wheeler collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are often devastating. We’ve represented Cass County families who have suffered:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): From concussions to severe brain damage requiring lifelong care
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Amputations: When limbs are crushed beyond repair
- Severe Burns: From fuel fires or hazardous material spills
- Multiple Fractures: Often requiring multiple surgeries
- Internal Organ Damage: Life-threatening injuries that may not show symptoms immediately
- Wrongful Death: When families lose loved ones in preventable trucking accidents
These injuries don’t just cause physical pain – they create financial hardship, emotional trauma, and permanent changes to your quality of life. That’s why we fight aggressively to hold all responsible parties accountable.
All the Parties We Hold Accountable
In a typical car accident, you might only sue one driver. In trucking cases, multiple parties may share responsibility:
- The Truck Driver: For violations like speeding, fatigue, distraction, or impairment
- The Trucking Company: For negligent hiring, training, supervision, or maintenance
- The Cargo Owner: For improper loading instructions or hazardous material violations
- The Loading Company: For improper cargo securement
- Truck/Trailer Manufacturers: For defective components
- Parts Manufacturers: For faulty brakes, tires, or other components
- Maintenance Companies: For negligent repairs
- Freight Brokers: For negligent carrier selection
- The Truck Owner: If different from the carrier
- Government Entities: For dangerous road conditions
We investigate every possible defendant to ensure you can recover maximum compensation from all available insurance policies.
The Evidence That Disappears Fast
In trucking accident cases, evidence disappears quickly. Trucking companies have rapid-response teams that begin protecting their interests within hours of an accident. Critical evidence that can be lost includes:
- ECM/Black Box Data: Can be overwritten in 30 days
- ELD Records: Showing hours-of-service violations
- Dashcam Footage: Often deleted within days
- Surveillance Video: From nearby businesses
- Physical Evidence: The truck may be repaired or sold
- Witness Memories: Fade over time
That’s why we send spoliation letters immediately – within 24-48 hours of being retained – to preserve all evidence before it’s destroyed.
The FMCSA Violations That Prove Negligence
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations exist to protect the public. When trucking companies violate these rules, they create dangerous conditions that lead to accidents. The most common violations we find:
- Hours of Service Violations: Driving beyond the 11-hour limit or failing to take required breaks
- False Log Entries: Falsifying ELD or paper log records
- Brake System Deficiencies: Worn brakes or improper adjustment
- Cargo Securement Failures: Inadequate tiedowns or improper loading
- Drug/Alcohol Violations: Operating under the influence
- Unqualified Drivers: No valid CDL or medical certificate
- Failure to Inspect: No pre-trip inspections or ignored defects
These violations are powerful evidence of negligence that can help us win your case.
The Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side
Within hours of your accident, the trucking company’s insurance adjuster will call you. They’re trained to get you to say things that hurt your case. They’ll offer a quick settlement – always far less than your case is worth – hoping you’ll accept before you understand the full extent of your injuries.
Our team includes a former insurance defense attorney who knows exactly how these adjusters are trained to minimize your claim. We know their tactics because we used to work on their side. Now we use that insider knowledge to fight for you.
What Your Case Might Be Worth
Trucking companies carry much higher insurance limits than typical car drivers. Federal law requires minimum coverage of $750,000, and many carriers have $1-5 million or more in coverage. This means catastrophic injuries can actually be compensated, rather than leaving victims with unpaid medical bills.
Case values depend on many factors:
- Severity of injuries: More severe injuries mean higher compensation
- Medical expenses: Past, present, and future medical costs
- Lost income: Wages lost due to injury and recovery
- Lost earning capacity: Reduction in future earning ability
- Pain and suffering: Physical pain and emotional trauma
- Degree of negligence: More egregious violations mean higher potential for punitive damages
We’ve recovered millions for Cass County trucking accident victims, including multi-million dollar settlements for catastrophic injuries.
The Cass County-Specific Advantages We Bring
As Cass County attorneys, we bring unique advantages to your case:
- Local Knowledge: We know the courts, judges, and trucking corridors in Cass County
- Federal Court Access: Our admission to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas allows us to handle interstate trucking cases
- Insurance Defense Experience: Our team includes a former insurance defense attorney
- Spanish Language Services: Our associate attorney Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish
- Proven Results: We’ve secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for trucking accident victims
What to Do After a Cass County Trucking Accident
If you’ve been in a trucking accident in Cass County, take these steps:
- Call 911 and report the accident
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if injuries seem minor
- Document the scene with photos and video if possible
- Get the trucking company name, DOT number, and driver information
- Collect witness contact information
- Do NOT give recorded statements to any insurance company
- Call Attorney911 immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911
Why You Should Call Us Now
Every hour you wait, evidence in your Cass County trucking accident case is disappearing. Black box data can be overwritten. Dashcam footage gets deleted. Witnesses forget what they saw. The trucking company’s rapid-response team is already working to protect their interests.
We answer trucking accident calls 24/7 and send preservation letters immediately to protect your evidence. We work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win your case. And we advance all costs of investigation and litigation.
Our Promise to Cass County Families
When you call Attorney911, you’re not just getting a lawyer – you’re getting a team of aggressive advocates who will:
- Fight for maximum compensation for your injuries
- Hold ALL responsible parties accountable
- Preserve critical evidence before it’s destroyed
- Deal with insurance companies so you can focus on recovery
- Treat you like family – because that’s what we do
We’ve seen what trucking companies do after accidents. And we know how to stop them.
Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Cass County 18-wheeler accident, call Attorney911 now at 1-888-ATTY-911. Our Cass County trucking accident attorneys offer free consultations and work on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win your case.
“They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”
— Glenda Walker, Attorney911 Client
“You are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”
— Chad Harris, Attorney911 Client
Don’t let the trucking company push you around. Call Attorney911 – the firm insurers fear. 1-888-ATTY-911. Hablamos Español.
